Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ballot initiative?
Legislation or bills principally come from a legislative body. In Wyoming, The People can write bills and enact legislation - but it must be voted for on the ballot at a General Election in order to become law. (For more info, check out the Wyoming SOS page.)

Is there an advantage to a a ballot initiative?
Yes. The framers of the Constitution foresaw a time when the Legislature would gridlock, or fail to act. The provision for a Peoples' ballot initiative was provided as a remedy. A ballot initiative skips the Legislature and the bypasses the Governor's office so it is veto proof, and cannot be struck for two years.

How does this process work?
A committee of three drafts the bill, and submits it to Secretary of State for legal review. Next, 100 sponsors signatures are submitted supporting the measure. Once certified petitions are printed, circulators present it to the public for signing. Fifteen percent, (15%) of the number that voted in the last General Election (30,000 voters for this initiative) are needed to have the Initiative placed on the next general election ballot. These signatures must come from at least 2/3 of the counties in Wyoming (at least 16 counties). The Initiative or proposition becomes law when 51% of the voters vote "Yes" in the upcoming election (November, 2024). (Initiative process)

 

Where can I read the People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Exemption?
Right here.

What can I do to help?

The most important thing you can do today is help spread the word about the 50% Homeowner Tax Relief Initiative. Share the facts with your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and community groups so they understand how this initiative will directly benefit Wyoming homeowners.

Download and share our 50% Homeowner Tax Relief Initiative Fact Sheet here.
 

Then, help turn information into action by encouraging everyone you know to vote. Every conversation, every social media post, every email, and every shared fact sheet helps build the momentum needed to make this initiative a reality.
 

This is a true grassroots effort. The success of this initiative depends on Wyoming citizens informing one another and showing up at the polls. Together, we can make a real difference.

Is there a cost to this?
Please donate. We accept donations to cover costs, and report contributions and expenditures to Secretary of State. We do not use any donations for fuel, food, or lodging. These are the kinds of initiatives that come along only a few times in a lifetime - and they can have a real, lasting impact on your life, your family, and the future of Wyoming.

As far as the ballot process, we the Committee and several of the Sponsors have paid the application fee ($1,000) and the cost of printing the petitions along with website fees, along with other expenses to get the petitions to the counties. No reimbursement comes from the government.

After the signatures are collected, we campaign for the initiative. This includes billboards, yard signs, flyers, radio spots, etc.  We need a war chest.

After the Legislature meets, we will know WHO needs to be primaried out, and who needs to be primaried IN. These will also be on billboards in their own Districts so people will know who to vote FOR and who needs to GO.

Will cutting Property Taxes hurt the children or schools?
No.
There is $34 billion in budget reserves in 23 counties accumulated thru excessive taxes throughout the state. 10-20% of Wyoming's $13 Billion budget is squandered on windmills, carbon capture sequestration (Dry Fork Experimental Power Plant), CCS Pipeline, and other hidden deals.

Wyoming is a Tax Shelter for estimated $100 Billion dollars of corporation money from thousands of out-of-state and international businesses. (Cowboy Cocktail).

 

Wyoming is not hurting for money.